Orthotic joint stabilizing assembly
An orthotic joint stabilizing assembly includes an assembly hinge, a first support and a second support carried by and pivotal with respect to each other about the assembly hinge, a hinge spring...

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Tube connector with a guiding tip
Generally described herein are apparatus, systems and methods related to utilizing a guiding tip to connect two open ends of respective tubes of a gastric banding system. More particularly, one of...

Safe needle methods, apparatus, and systems
A bandage can be used to secure a needle to an access site so as to prevent unintended movement or withdrawal of the needle from the access site during administration of a treatment to a patient....

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Non-self-adherent coating materials
Liquid adhesive coating materials are prepared that protect surfaces, such as medical devices and biological surfaces, including skin and mucous membranes, from pressure, shear, and friction. The...

Cervical collar
A cervical collar including an anterior portion having a rigid or semi-rigid shell anterior main support piece. The anterior portion defines resilient or flexible edges formed along the periphery...

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Permeable pressure sensitive adhesive
The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition for skin application. The adhesive composition comprises 10-50% (w/w) based on the total adhesive composition of a polar...

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Cushioned restraint assembly
A cushioned restraint assembly secures a limb comfortably to a structure. The assembly includes an elongated cuff configured for encircling a limb. A band is coupled to and extends along the cuff....

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Systems and methods for treating human joints
A brace includes a closed loop feedback system that provides electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a joint of a human patient in response to feedback from the joint and surrounding muscles. In...

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Multilayer compositions and dressings
The invention provides a layered composition comprising: a first layer comprising a first material, wherein the first material comprises a gel material; a second layer comprising a second...

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Traction splint
A fraction splint for providing treatment to a broken or damaged lower extremity which includes a segmented-pole, an ankle assembly having a pad, strap, and retaining assembly, wherein the ankle...

Dynamic support apparatus
A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on...

Mobilizing musculoskeletal structures
An injured musculoskeletal structure is mobilized relative to a juxtaposing support structure surface to isolate the injured musculoskeletal structure from forces transferred from adjoining...

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Device for knee evaluation and relative brace
A device for evaluating motion of a knee and for forming a brace which includes a first plate having four holes therein, a femoral arm, a tibial arm formed with a rectangular portion from which...

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Brace
The brace includes: a chest plate; a chin support; a rod having a top surface, the rod adjustably attached to the chest plate; and an adjustable linkage connected to the top surface and to the...

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Toe curl prevention device and methods
An apparatus and associated methods for preventing and treating toe curl, a condition where the toes of a patient curl toward the bottom of the foot, are provided. The apparatus provides a pad...

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Multipurpose medical wrap
The multipurpose medical wrap serves as a dressing, covering, splint holder, and/or various other emergency medical uses. The wrap includes a central pad having two layers of material defining a...

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Cervical collar brace with cable adjustment
A cervical collar brace including a main body collar, a first chin side support pivotally mounted to the main body collar, and a second chin side support pivotally mounted to the main body collar....

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Heating articles using conductive webs
A heating article is provided including a heating element including a first layer of nonwoven fibers mixed with conductive fibers, wherein the layer is divided to include a conductive region and a...

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Adjustable brace apparatus
An adjustable brace apparatus provides, in an exemplary embodiment, a pair of elongate wings configured for wrapping about and substantially conforming to a portion of a body of a user, an...

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Knee brace and method for securing the same
A brace includes a frame having first and second sections defined by a clearance, a rotary ratcheting mechanism connected to the frame, and an elongate tensioning element having a first end...

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Foot pain treatment device and method of use
A foot pain treatment device operable to treat foot pain having a tubular member with an integrated orthotic so as to facilitate treatment without the requirement for a shoe. The foot pain...

Protective cover
A sheath for covering an intravenous device to shield the device from a patient's skin. The sheath includes a layer of a soft woven material; and a thin layer of a plastic material formed on an...

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Septal splint
Provided is a septal splint to promote healing and alignment of a user's septum, and a method thereof. The septal splint includes an alignment member including a plurality of bilateral support...

Cervical collar with reduced vascular obstruction
A cervical collar has an anterior portion and a posterior portion having side extending portions removably connecting to the anterior portion. The posterior portion includes a rigid or semi-rigid...

Supporter for Achilles tendon
Provided is an Achilles tendon support capable of suppressing a dorsiflexion of an ankle joint as well as suppressing a twist of the ankle joint. The Achilles tendon support includes: an inner...

Adjustable joint positioning device
A joint positioning device includes a restriction frame having a first straight section, a second straight section and two transverse section connected between the first and second straight...

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Orthopedic devices utilizing rotary tensioning
An orthopedic device has at least one flexible or rigid frame member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb. The device also includes a tightening system having a dial tensioning...

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Protective cast cover for bathing
A cover adapted to be worn over a user's limb to shield a cast from water exposure includes a shell formed of a single layer of a flexible, water resistant and breathable material. The shell...

Wrist guard for bowling
A wrist guard for bowling is provided. The wrist guard is capable of easily swing-adjusting (laterally adjusting) or tilt-adjusting (longitudinally adjusting) while a user is putting on the wrist...

Portable splint system
A portable splint system is disclosed. The portable splint system has a limb supporting splint having at least two sections, each section has a substantially continuous cover plate, each cover...

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Adhesive bandage dispensing arrangements
A bandage strip includes a plurality of flat adhesive bandage packages of conventional configuration, having sealed therein an adhesive bandage with a pad and an adhesive substrate for adhering to...

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Ear molding device for correcting misshaped ears
A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the...

Film for covering a wound
Embodiments of the invention relate to a wound covering having a first strip-like element forming a first periphery and a second strip-like element that faces away from the first periphery, runs...

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Hyperextension brace assembly and methods of use
Embodiments of the hyperextension brace assembly utilize a cross-strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to limit the extension of limbs about the joint. The cross-strap assembly is...

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Arm sling neck cushion kit
A cushion that cushions the neck and shoulder of a user of a sling with a strap by being selectively secured anywhere along, and over, the strap of the sling so as to be positioned on the strap of...

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Gas supply system
A gas supply system comprises a person-support surface, a garment, and a gas supply. The person-support surface includes a chamber configured to contain a gas therein. The garment includes a...